SGI puts the focus on commercial vehicles in August
Regina, Saskatchewan — August 2, 2016 — Every accident carries an element of danger, but it seems likely that collisions involving commercial vehicles have an even higher chance of serious injury or fatality. According to a statement from Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI), there were 1,517 collisions involving commercial vehicles in the province in 2014. A […]
Colonial Auto Parts set to celebrate special anniversary
By Mike Pickford St. John’s, Newfoundland — August 2, 2016 — For the best part of a century, Colonial Auto Parts has served collision repairers all across Atlantic Canada. Later this year, the family-owned, third generation business will celebrate its 90th birthday. Tracing its roots from its first location in St. John’s, Newfoundland, Colonial, alongside […]
NACE to host new program on counterfeit parts
Anaheim, California — August 2, 2016 — Counterfeit parts present challenges for every person involved in the repair process. They can present a liability to repairers, and can present a real danger to motorists. According to a statement from NACE, law enforcement has identified a trend of counterfeited automotive parts growing at an alarming rate. […]
Report outlines the future of automotive steel
Detroit, Michigan — August 2, 2016 — Aluminum, carbon fibre and graphene grab headlines, but steel is still very widespread in the automotive world and will likely remain so for some time. This is especially true when considering third generation advanced high-strength steels. The Steel Market Development Institute (SMDI) has released its 2016 Steel Industry […]
